How to Say “Happy New Year” in Mexican (Mexican Spanish)

Feliz Año Nuevo
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In Mexico people say Feliz Año Nuevo. Feliz año is the quick everyday form, and Próspero Año Nuevo is more formal and wishes prosperity.
Meaning: new year greeting (phrase)

Ways to say it

“Happy New Year” in Mexican
Mexican Note
Feliz Año Nuevo neutral
Feliz año casual
Próspero Año Nuevo formal

People say it right after midnight, usually with a hug. Messages often read Feliz Año Nuevo, que este año te traiga mucha salud.

How do you pronounce it?

It is feh-LEES AH-nyoh NWEH-voh.

When do people say it?

At midnight many Mexicans eat twelve grapes, one for each chime, and make a wish with each one.

Did you know?

  • The twelve grapes tradition at midnight also exists in Mexico, not only in Spain.

Examples in context

  • ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
    Happy New Year!
  • Les deseo un próspero Año Nuevo.
    I wish you a prosperous New Year.
  • Feliz año, familia.
    Happy New Year, family.

Example conversation

The family of Lucía counts down to midnight at home in Toluca.

  1. Lucía

    ¡Diez, nueve, ocho!
    Ten, nine, eight!
  2. Abuela

    ¡Feliz Año Nuevo, mis hijos!
    Happy New Year, my children!
  3. Lucía

    ¡Feliz año, abuela! Ya tengo mis uvas.
    Happy New Year, grandma! I have my grapes.
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